Domestic violence and associated factors among pregnant women in sub-Saharan African countries from the recent demographic and health survey data

A multilevel analysis

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ID22079165
AutoresMamaru Melkam (0000-0001-7847-5709, University of Gondar, autor de correspondencia), Setegn Fentahun (0009-0008-1991-1169, University of Gondar), Gidey Rtbey (0000-0002-4081-790X, University of Gondar), Fantahun Andualem (0000-0003-0630-5318, University of Gondar), Girum Nakie (0000-0001-6799-1900, University of Gondar), Techilo Tinsae (0000-0002-8439-3176, University of Gondar), Yilkal Abebaw Wassie (University of Gondar), Beminate Lemma Seifu (0000-0002-9278-6826, Samara University), Bezawit Melak Fente (0009-0008-9574-2299, University of Gondar)
Año2024
Volumen12
Páginas1386524-1386524
Fecha de publicación2024-08-27
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
EditorialFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2024.1386524
PMID39257957
OpenAlexW4401908194
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas1
Referencias citadas27

Introduction: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a human rights violation that often involves violence against women, which appears to be the most prevalent type of abuse. IPV is a global public health issue with major human rights violations. Pregnant women's IPV needs special consideration because of the possible harm that might happen to mothers and their fetuses. The enormous global public health issue of IPV affects physical, mental, and sexual transgressions. Even though there were studies conducted on IPV among women, few studies were conducted among pregnant women in sub-Saharan African countries. Therefore, this study revealed IPV and associated factors among pregnant women from the recent Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) in sub-Saharan African countries. Methods: Multilevel logistic regression analysis used data from the recent sub-Saharan African countries DHS was carried out using this secondary data. For this study, pregnant women between the ages of 15 and 49 were included; the total sample size was 17,672. Multilevel logistic regression models were calibrated to determine the associated factors at the individual and community level with IPV, with a 95% CI and AOR. Results: The prevalence of IPV among pregnant women in 23 sub-Saharan African countries was 41.94%, with a 95% CI of 40.82 to 43.06%. Poorer and poorest [AOR = 1.92; 95% CI: (1.01, 3.67)] and [AOR = 2.01; 95% CI:(1.02, 3.92)], partner alcohol drink [AOR = 3.37;95% CI:(2.21, 5.14)], and no partner education [AOR = 2.01;95% CI:(1.12, 3.63)] were statistically associated factors with IPV among pregnant women. Conclusion: The prevalence of IPV among pregnant women in sub-Saharan African countries was high (41.94%). Low economic status, partner drinking alcohol, and partner no education were the associated factors of IPV. This finding provides clues for policymakers and other organizations concerned about women

Domestic violence · Environmental health · Logistic regression · Mental health · Poison control · Psychiatry · Public health · Sexual violence · Suicide prevention · Demography · Global Maternal and Child Health · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare · Medicine